Individual Giving Manager
- Company
- ADAPT
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-09-29
Job description
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Partnerships, the Individual Giving Manager will be a key member of the fundraising success of the Marketing and Development Department. This position, under the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, will manage strategies and activities that support the growth of individual philanthropy at ADAPT Community Network. The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and retaining donors while building a sustainable pipeline of annual, recurring, mid-level, and major gift supporters. The role will work closely with leadership, program staff, and volunteers to strengthen donor engagement and increase philanthropic revenue.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Individual Giving Manager include, but are not limited to:
Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects.
Develop and implement annual giving strategies to increase donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade rates.
Cultivate and steward donors through meetings, events, calls, personalized outreach, and engagement opportunities.
Manage recurring giving and monthly donor programs.
Create donor communications, including appeals, stewardship materials, newsletters, and impact reports.
Collaborate on year-end campaigns, Giving Tuesday initiatives, and other fundraising appeals.
Identify and qualify major gift prospects through prospect research and donor analytics.
Maintain accurate donor records, engagement activity, and revenue tracking within donor management systems.
Coordinate donor recognition efforts and stewardship events.
Work closely with Marketing to develop compelling donor-centered content and fundraising campaigns.
Analyze individual giving performance and provide recommendations to leadership.
Assist with volunteer fundraising committees and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
Support special events and organizational fundraising initiatives as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience in the nonprofit space.
Experience in sales, relationship management, or a related field.
Experience supporting fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Raisers Edge, donor management systems, fundraising software, and email platforms.
Knowledge of donor cultivation, stewardship, and moves management strategies.
Experience utilizing prospect research and wealth screening tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret fundraising performance metrics.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Must maintain the strictest confidentiality.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to represent ADAPT Community Network professionally with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.